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    Old Tunnels

    http://thesquiresview.blogspot.com/2009/02/195-worlds-most-fascinating-history.html Interesting story of a steam locomotive buried in a 1925 tunnel collapse in Richmond, VA. If recall correctly, a few years ago an attempt was made to reopen the tunnel but after land started to settle above, it...
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    Decent place to stay near Amtrak in Newport News, Va.

    You might consider getting off at Williamsburg, VA. Its just 30 miles west of the Newport News Station. Lots of nice motels close by and a much nicer town.
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    Who in the world are you?

    Wife and I rode Amtrak from Williamsburg, VA to New York last February for a long weekend and Jersey Boys. We're going to Charleston, SC this winter (hopefully a little warmer than NY!) the same weekend. Prior experience was as a youngster between Norfolk and Crewe, VA to visit grandparents on...
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    hotel/motel near Richmond , VA Staple Mill Road Mill station

    http://www.hotelplanner.com/Hotels/4734-NEAR-Richmond-Amtrak-Station A link that may be of assistance.
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    New Member to Forum

    Been lurking here for several weeks and decided to join! Wife and I took our first Amtrak train from Williamsburg, VA to NY (Penn) last February and loved it. Will follow up this February with Amtrak from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC for a long weekend. We both had Grandfathers who worked...
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